Archaeologist to present program on Lakota Sioux Indian

At annual meeting of Shelton Historical Society

SHELTON - Connecticut State Archaeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni will present “The Long Journey Home for Albert Afraid of Hawk,” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the annual meeting of the Shelton Historical Society. 

Albert Afraid of Hawk was a Lakota Sioux Indian and a performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show when he died of food poisoning in Danbury in 1900.  His unmarked grave in Wooster Cemetery was discovered last summer by a local historian who notified family descendants in South Dakota. 
 Bellantoni’s presentation will tell the story of Albert and his family (his father fought with Crazy Horse against Custer at Little Bighorn) and the process of repatriation, including the archaeology and forensic science behind the work. He has said that it is one of the most interesting projects of his career.

As State Archaeologist, Bellantoni is on the faculty in the Anthropology Department at the University of Connecticut. He is a popular and enthusiastic speaker who conveys his passion to audiences throughout the state.

The meeting is free and open to the public.  It will be held at the Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St. There will be a brief business meeting prior to the presentation. 
Refreshments will be served.  (In case of inclement weather, an announcement will be made on WICC-AM radio.)

           For information or directions, call 203-925-1803 or visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org.


          This information was taken from a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.